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Tuesday, October 28, 2008
No need to worry
Georgia, 2007
~Psalm 62:5-8 KJV~ My soul, wait thou only upon God; for my expectation is from him. He only is my rock and my salvation: he is my defence; I shall not be moved. In God is my salvation and my glory: the rock of my strength, and my refuge, is in God. Trust in him at all times; ye people, pour out your heart before him: God is a refuge for us. Selah.

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Written at Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Paula.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul. Psalm 94:19 KJV
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Written at Wednesday, October 22, 2008 by Paula.
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Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Moments
Victorian Garden by Chiu Victorian Garden Happy moments, praise God. Difficult moments, seek God. Quiet moments, worship God Painful moments, trust God. Every moment, thank God.

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Written at Tuesday, June 03, 2008 by Paula.
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Saturday, June 30, 2007
Psalm 122:1
Country Church by Sherry Masters Country Church
Psalm 122:1 "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord."

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Written at Saturday, June 30, 2007 by Paula.
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Friday, March 09, 2007
Hugs From God
Today while I was cleaning up in our home office I came across one of my old prayer/praise notebooks. I sat down in my rocking chair and spent some time reading through the entries.

Reading over the requests I was lifting up before the Lord 2 years ago and remembering how He answered those requests was such a blessing! I was even more encouraged when I looked at the "praise" pages. Each day I had listed at least 5 things that I specifically counted as blessings. Some of these blessings were what I considered "big"; others were small in comparison, yet I had to smile as I recalled each one. Here are a few examples of praises for one particular week:

~ The potty-training child stayed dry all day.

~ My husband watched the children so that I could have some free time.

~ A child did a great job setting the table.

~ Someone bought me a new bedspread.

~ I found dry-erase markers on sale.

~ I remembered to return library items on time.

~ We received an unexpected check in the mail.

~ I was able to spend some time baking cookies with the children.

~ A child read his first words.

What treasured memories! I have so very much to be grateful for! Do you see how keeping a praise notebook is a way of journalling God's love?

I continue to write in my blessings notebook which I've titled Hugs From God. I've found it especially beneficial as a pastor's wife to record the ways that God shows His love to Mr. C and me as we serve Him in the ministry. Sometimes we lose sight of all the many miracles the Lord constantly works on our behalf, and I'm sure that many years from now we'll enjoy reading over the ways we've seen God bless.

Do you record God's blessings in your life? If not, start by finding a notebook or journal. You may even have an unused one laying around the house. At the end of each day, list at least five ways that God showed His love to you that day. You may also want to list prayer requests in a section of your notebook so that you can have a record of how God answered your prayers. Save each notebook as you fill it up with blessings. Every once in a while, maybe on a day when you're feeling down, flip through the pages and recall all the hugs- big and little- that God has given you.

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Written at Friday, March 09, 2007 by Paula.
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Saturday, January 06, 2007
Thought for the Day
Matthew 5:16 "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."

Let's bring glory to God today by our life. Remember, someone is watching you! (Even if it's only those in your own home.) Are you giving your Heavenly Father a good name?

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Written at Saturday, January 06, 2007 by Paula.
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